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Esguince cervical - Tratamiento

Tratamiento, pronóstico y pruebas. El camino hacia la recuperación

  • Se recuperará con mayor rapidez si sigue moviendo el cuello.
  • La mayoría de casos de esguince cervical se solucionan por sí solos o con fisioterapia u otros programas de ejercicios.
  • La recuperación mejora si se retoman las actividades y el trabajo rápidamente.
  • Una actitud y pensamientos positivos son útiles para la recuperación.
  • No se recomienda el uso de collarines.
  • Es útil realizar ejercicios para una recuperación más rápida.
  • Una actitud y pensamientos negativos pueden retrasar y prolongar la recuperación.

Referencias

McClune T, Burton AK, Waddell G (2002) Whiplash associated disorders: a review of the literature to guide patient information and advice. Emerg Med J. 19:499-506.

Suissa et al (2001) The relationship between initial symptoms and signs, and the prognosis of whiplash - European Spine Journal
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